G4038 — Perix (All Around / Round About)

G4038 · Greek · New Testament

Περιξ

Perix

Adverb

All Around / Round About

Definition

An adverb meaning all around, round about, in every direction. Describes the surrounding area or the completeness of encirclement.

Usage & Theological Significance

God's presence is not directional — He is all around His people. The psalmist declares: 'As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people' (Psalm 125:2). Believers are not protected from one side only but are completely encircled by divine care.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 5:16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits.

Psalm 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.

2 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, 'Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.' Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

Revelation 4:6 In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures.

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